Gambling in the USA
Gaming Americas Weekly Roundup – July 31-August 6
Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated.
Latest News
Aristocrat Gaming and the National Football League released the first visuals of the new NFL-themed slot machines with the reveal of NFL Super Bowl Jackpots. This introductory new game will bring the largest sports brand in the US to casino floors across the country at the start of the 2023 NFL season.
Flutter Entertainment and Fox Corporation announced the decision to close the sports betting platform FOX Bet. A phased closure of FOX Bet’s operations will take place before August 31. Flutter operated FOX Bet as part of The Stars Group US along with the US-facing operations of PokerStars.
International Tennis Integrity Agency has confirmed that Bolivian tennis official Percy Flores has been suspended from the sport for 12 years and issued a $15,000 fine for multiple breaches of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Programme. Flores, a white badge umpire who did not contest the ITIA’s charges, was found to have committed 31 breaches of the TACP between November 2021 and October 2022.
Jackpot.com, the online platform that allows lottery players to securely order official state lottery tickets from their mobile phone, tablet or desktop, launched in New York. Jackpot.com allows New Yorkers to order tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4Life, New York Lotto and Pick 10.
Betr Holdings announced the launch of Betr Picks, a pick ’em style fantasy game to complement its existing real money and free-to-play online sports betting product, Betr Sportsbook.
A veteran gaming professional with experience in regulating sports betting in Massachusetts has joined the N.C. State Lottery Commission to lead its gaming compliance and sports betting division. Sterl Carpenter, who has more than 30 years of experience in the gaming industry, joined the commission in a new position, as deputy executive director of gaming compliance and sports betting.
Partnerships
eTeamSponsor has become the official fundraising partner of the National Esports Collegiate Conference. NECC schools can now use the eTeamSponsor digital fundraising system to raise funds for critical needs like faster computers, better internet speeds and the latest equipment to ensure the success of their esports programmes.
FanDuel has teamed up with former NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski to launch a new game named Gronk Spike Cornhole, which can be played for free or with real money. Based on Gronk’s favourite yard game, Gronk Spike Cornhole allows users to test their skills as they compete against Gronk throwing bags to the board by simply dragging their finger across the screen.
MGM Resorts announced the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will transition from its Identity loyalty programme to the company’s award-winning MGM Rewards loyalty programme beginning February 1, 2024, unlocking the ability for members to earn and redeem points across the company’s 20 premier U.S. destinations.
SportyBet has introduced a new video content feature to its sports betting product. In partnership with Sportradar, a renowned global sports technology company, and WSC Sports, a world leader in AI-powered sports video content, the video feature is designed to enhance the live sports betting experience for Brazilian users.
Downtown Las Vegas property says the July Super Bingo will be its largest prize purse to date, with sessions on July 4-5.
Plaza Hotel & Casino will stage a $250,000 “Super Bingo” event in Las Vegas July 3-5, positioning it as a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary. The operator said the prize pool is the largest in the series’ history.
“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”
According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees, including visitors traveling from Hawaii and Canada. For the July edition, bingo-only registration is set at $250 per person for gameplay on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5. The Plaza is also offering an optional five-night hotel package priced at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in July 2 and check-out July 6.
The Plaza outlined the payout structure as 20 games paying $1,999 each day, plus a daily “super coverall” of $60,000, second place of $15,000, and third place of $10,020. The casino said prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.
Outside of the special event, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located two floors above the main casino.
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Downtown Las Vegas property says the holiday weekend edition will be the largest prize purse in its monthly Super Bingo series.
Plaza Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas will hold a special $250,000 Super Bingo event July 3-5 to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, the company announced Tuesday. The Plaza said the July edition will feature the largest prize purse in the history of its monthly Super Bingo series.
“The Plaza will be celebrating its 55th anniversary and the 250th anniversary of our great country in July, so it is only fitting that we make our Super Bingo event that month our biggest and best ever,” said Jonathan Jossel, CEO of the Plaza Hotel & Casino. “Our Super Bingo events have always drawn a packed crowd to our convention space, and we anticipate the July event to sell out quickly.”
According to the Plaza, Super Bingo draws nearly 1,000 attendees from across the US, including visitors from Hawaii and Canada. For the July event, bingo-only registration is priced at $250 per person for game play on Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, with an optional five-night hotel package offered at $200 per person, with no resort fee, for check-in Thursday, July 2 and check-out Monday, July 6.
The Plaza said the payout structure will include 20 games paying $1,999 each, plus a super coverall of $60,000, second place of $15,000 and third place of $10,020 each day. All prizes will be paid in cash and players must be present to win.
Beyond Super Bingo, the Plaza said its bingo room runs six daily sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., and is located two floors above the main casino.
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Inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards were held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas and livestreamed globally.
StreamRollers has announced its Top 100 Casino Influencers of 2026 following the inaugural StreamRollers Top 100 Casino Influencer Awards, held May 2 at SAHARA Las Vegas in Nevada. The company said the event brought together casino content creators, gaming executives and media for a formal gala.
Former Nevada State Attorney General George Chanos presented the awards. “Nevada continues to lead in gaming and innovation,” said Chanos. “This new wave of creators represents the next evolution of how audiences engage with Las Vegas and gambling entertainment.”
StreamRollers listed its top 10 ranked influencers as:
- Raja Richter (The Big Jackpot),
- Vegas Matt,
- Lady Luck HQ,
- Brian Christopher Slots,
- NG Slot,
- D Lucky Experience,
- Mr. Hand Pay,
- Pompsie,
- Xposed
- and PokerMetarb.
The company said the full Top 100 list has been published on its Instagram account.
The company positioned the awards as a marker of the growing creator economy around casino content, which it said spans platforms including YouTube, Twitch and Instagram. StreamRollers said the awards event was livestreamed via StreamRollers.com and noted its platform is currently in beta with an official launch planned.
David Wang, Founder of StreamRollers, commented: “Casino influencers aren’t just playing games—they’re redefining how millions experience Las Vegas and gambling entertainment from their screens. This event is about recognizing the creators leading that transformation.”
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